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Depression


Depression includes a wide range of feelings, they are not pleasurable though. Some describe it as sad, miserable, withdrawn, even on the side of angry.

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Causes

  • Traumatic life events
  • Deaths
  • Relationship problems
  • Financial strain

Symptoms

  • Persistent sadness, pessimism
  • Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, anxiety, irritability
  • fatigue
  • loss of interest in normal activities and pleasurable ones
  • thoughts of suicide or death
  • minor physical problems that are reoccurring

Treatment

  • Therapy
  • Anti-depressants

Public Perceptions

The public views those with depression to generally be less exciting people and often don't understand their situation. They don't give those with it more than one chance to be understood.

Websites

http://www.webmd.com/depression/default.htm
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_signs_types_diagnosis_treatment.htm